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Press Release13 October 2023Smart InfrastructureZug
Siemens expands sustainable and digital switchgear range for primary distribution up to 24kV
blue GIS - primary medium-voltage switchgear portfolio
The 8DAB 24 with its single and double busbar design is available for
ratings up to 24kV, 40kA, and 2500A and is based on a proven single pole
encapsulated design with an installed base of more than 150,000 panels
worldwide. This provides high reliability, operational safety, and compact dimensions.
Developed with the Robust Eco Design concept, the 8DAB 24 ensures a reduced
carbon footprint from manufacturing until end-of-life, making it an ideal
choice for a sustainable energy transition.
Siemens has also made significant enhancements to its NXPLUS C 24 medium-voltage
switchgear, which was successfully launched in May 2020. The NXPLUS C 24 is
maintenance-free and enables innovative and cost-effective operations, thanks
to digital protection, control devices, and integrated sensors. Due to
continuous development, the NXPLUS C 24 now enables the supply of
climate-neutral energy distribution up to 2000A, and a fully flexible extension
within the NXPLUS C family is possible.
As a result, Siemens now covers a wide range of medium-voltage
applications for primary distribution and will continue to further upgrade the
portfolio with higher ratings and additional customer specific features in the
next few years.
Siemens’ sustainable and innovative blue GIS portfolio helps electrical
grids transition to eco-friendly networks. Alongside proven vacuum-interrupter
technology, the switchgear uses Clean Air, based on natural-origin gases, is
free of fluorinated and PFAS gases, and has a global warming potential (GWP)
below 1. By combining Clean Air for insulation with Siemens’ proven
vacuum-interrupter technology, these blue GIS
switchgear help customers to reduce their
carbon footprint.
“Our blue GIS range supports our customers’ efforts to create a more
sustainable future,” said Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at
Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “In order to do so, intelligent
and sustainable products, which are designed to be future proof, are crucial
for utilities and industries in their endeavor to decarbonize and digitalize
grids, and ultimately achieve ambitious targets and
sustainability goals ahead of regulation. Our 8DAB 24 and NXPLUS C 24 blue GIS
systems provide exactly that, while building on technology that has been proven
for more than 40 years.”
The blue GIS switchgear incorporates software from Siemens Xcelerator,
an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their
digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. Switchgear integrated
smart sensors provide asset transparency and cloud-based analysis methods
enable efficient and effective predictive maintenance support which reduces
downtime and maintenance costs.
In March 2023, Siemens announced a EUR 30 million investment in its
Frankfurt-Fechenheim site in Germany, where blue GIS is developed, tested, and
manufactured. A new fully automated warehouse and a 1,200 square meter
production area will allow the company to meet growing demand for
environmentally friendly medium-voltage switchgear. The factory runs solely on
green electricity, has a significantly reduced waste to landfill rate, and a sustainable
packaging process, contributing to the many measures Siemens is taking to cut
the manufacturing carbon footprint.
For more information on Siemens Smart Infrastructure,
please see:
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
www.siemens.com/8DAB24
www.siemens.com/NXPLUSC24
www.siemens.com/blueGIS
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
www.siemens.com/8DAB24
www.siemens.com/NXPLUSC24
www.siemens.com/blueGIS
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company employed around 311,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company employed around 311,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.